The Electoral College decides the president. Why it exists (and how many votes per state)
The American president is chosen by the Electoral College, not the popular vote. Here's why that is and how it works.
How does the Electoral College work? Here's a breakdown of electoral votes by state
Presidential elections in the U.S. aren't decided by popular vote. They are instead determined by the Electoral College. Here's how it works.
How does the Electoral College work? A simple explanation for the 2024 presidential election
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
What is the Electoral College? Here's what to know, including how many votes Arizona gets
You may be wondering if your vote matters. Here's how the Electoral College works, how electors are chosen and how many votes Arizona gets.
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Now the Electoral College votes for president – 4 essential reads
The voters have cast their ballots, and after those ballots have been counted, and a winner has been projected by news organizations, that’s not the conclusion of the election. The actual outcome of the 2024 presidential election will be determined by the Electoral College.
Does DC have Electoral College votes?
The District of Columbia may not be a state, but thanks to the 23rd Amendment of the United States Constitution, it is given three electors and treated like a state for the purposes of the Electoral College.
How does the Electoral College work, and how many votes does Indiana get?
The system allocates 538 votes across the country, and a candidate needs a majority, or 270 votes, to win. Here's how the Electoral College works. The college is the way American voters indirectly choose the next president and vice president through each state's electors.
How Electoral College Map Compares With 2020, 2016
The 2024 electoral map closely resembles Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election victory over Hillary Clinton.
2024 election: How many electoral college votes does each state have?
The race for the White House is nearly decided. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are battling to win the 2024 presidential election. They need 270 electoral votes to win.
How Ohio’s electoral college votes are counted
The winner of the presidential race won’t be decided by the number of votes cast, but by a group of 538 that make up the Electoral College. Under the Electoral College, all 50 states and the District of Columbia are allocated a certain number of electoral votes equal to their number
Why do we have the Electoral College? The history of and arguments against the institution
Whether the Electoral College is fair or necessary is subject to fierce debate that in some ways dates back to its ...
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Worried About a Tie in the Electoral College? The Constitution Has, So To Speak, an App for That
Chances of a tie between Trump and Harris, such as happened 224 years ago, boosts the importance of congressional coattails.
The Electoral College Embodies America
There would be no country without the founding compromise.
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How the Electoral College works and why Americans are pushing for change
Every presidential election cycle, Americans cast their votes for candidates who align with their values and priorities.
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How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?
Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a ...